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IRS Jovem youth tax exemption expanded

In force Taxation

The State Budget for 2025 materially expanded IRS Jovem — Portugal's youth income-tax exemption. It now applies to taxpayers up to age 35 (raised from 30 and narrower prior thresholds), for up to 10 years, with 100% exemption in year one stepping down to 25% in years 8-10, subject to an earnings cap.

Who it affects

Residents under 35 earning employment or self-employment income in Portugal.

Sources

Primary: Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira ↗

Corroborating: Diário da República Eletrónico ↗ · Governo de Portugal ↗

Verified 2026-04-21 · methodology · report a correction